CMS must
continue to adhere to the original terms of clearance on this
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2007
11/30/2007
11/30/2004
51
0
51
2,360
0
2,360
41,000
0
41,000
Because of the wide variability of
Medicaid and SCHIP financing and service delivery approaches, there
is little common ground from which to develop uniform reporting on
performance measures by states. While CMS has decided on the first
seven measures to be used, the ability of states to calculate those
measures using HEDIS directly or HEDIS specifications (e.g., when
calculating measures from fee-for-service claims data) is highly
variable. Current efforts are focused on assessing the capability
of each state to report on the selected measures and on helping
states to make necessary adjustments....
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.